2006 Honda Odyssey vs 2008 Honda Odyssey
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Honda Odyssey | 2008 Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 703 | 499 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 43 | 60 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,000 mi | 53,720 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 101 | 123 |
| Steering | 127 | 27 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 53 | 88 |
| Power Train | 87 | 41 |
| Engine | 74 | 40 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 71 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 62 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 74 | 29 |
| Stalling | 23 | 24 |
| Steering problems | 18 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 14 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
2006 Honda Odyssey
2008 Honda Odyssey
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.